Melanoma vulvar en una paciente de la tercera edad / Vulvar melanoma in a third age patient

RESUMEN

Se describe el caso clínico de una paciente de 62 años de edad, negra, atendida en el Hospital Oncológico Docente Provincial Conrado Benítez García de Santiago de Cuba, por presentar aumento de volumen en el labio menor que comenzó a doler. Se realizó biopsia excisional, cuyo resultado reveló un melanoma vulvar. Se remitió a la consulta de Ginecología oncológica donde se le indicó tratamiento con quimioterapia e inmunoterapia por ser un tumor no operable. Se le administraron 4 ciclos de quimioterapia con buena respuesta y estabilidad. Se continuó su atención en consulta de seguimiento.

ABSTRACT

The case report of a black-skinned 62 years female patient assisted in Conrado Benítez García Teaching Provincial Oncological Hospital in Santiago de Cuba is described due to an increase of volume in the outer lip that began to hurt. A excisional biopsy was carried out which result revealed a vulvar melanoma. She was referred to the Oncological gynecology service where she was indicated treatment with chemotherapy and immunotherapy for being a non-surgical tumor. Four chemotherapy cycles were administered with good response and stability. Her care continued through follow-up.